Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Washington
$56,000 / year
≈ $4,650 per month · $26.92 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Washington · median $52,500
25th percentile
$50,000Average
$56,00075th percentile
$63,000
$50,000Average
$56,00075th percentile
$63,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Aircraft Service Attendant salary by state
Alabama$46,500
Alaska$52,000
Arizona$46,500
Arkansas$38,000
California$55,000
Colorado$46,000
Connecticut$42,000
Delaware$43,000
Florida$44,000
Georgia$45,000
Hawaii$57,500
Idaho$42,000
Illinois$43,000
Indiana$41,500
Iowa$39,000
Kansas$46,000
Kentucky$45,000
Louisiana$44,500
Maine$45,000
Maryland$65,000
Massachusetts$47,500
Michigan$43,000
Minnesota$46,500
Mississippi$44,000
Missouri$39,500
Montana$50,000
Nebraska$39,500
Nevada$48,500
New Hampshire$44,500
New Jersey$48,000
New Mexico$49,000
New York$49,500
North Dakota$46,000
Ohio$45,000
Oklahoma$38,500
Oregon$43,500
Pennsylvania$42,000
South Carolina$37,500
Tennessee$52,000
Texas$42,000
Utah$47,000
Virginia$40,000
Washington$56,000
West Virginia$36,500
Wisconsin$43,000
Wyoming$43,000
About this role
Aircraft Service Attendant is a professional role within the function in the Transportation and Material Moving job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Aircraft Service Attendants do
- Apply de-icing fluid to aircraft from baskets lifted by truck-mounted cranes.
- Change aircraft oil, coolant, or other fluids.
- Clean aircraft interiors by picking up waste, wiping down windows, or vacuuming.
- Climb ladders to reach aircraft surfaces to be cleaned.
- Complete forms describing tasks completed.
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Aircraft Service Attendant pay by experience level
Entry level$35,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$37,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$42,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$48,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$59,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Aircraft Service Attendant salary by industry
Support Activities for Transportation
19,790 workers
$45,500Support Activities for Air Transportation
19,500 workers
$46,000Air Transportation
7,750 workers
$42,000Scheduled Air Transportation
6,450 workers
$41,000Nonscheduled Air Transportation
1,310 workers
$45,000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
1,010 workers
$46,500Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)
1,000 workers
$46,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
820 workers
$42,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
810 workers
$42,000Administrative and Support Services
430 workers
$43,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Aircraft Service Attendant pays 35% below the average across 53 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $69,000).
Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving
Driver/Sales Worker$42,000
Stockers and Order Fillers$41,000
Bus Drivers, School$50,000
Light Truck Driver$50,500
Passenger Attendant$39,000
Careers related to Aircraft Service Attendant
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Aircraft Service Attendant make?
The average base salary for a Aircraft Service Attendant in the United States is $45,000 per year, or about $21.63 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $37,000 and $48,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?
The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $69,000 across 53 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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